--- title: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio" url: https://thetree.church/blog/tag/dependence description: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio. Experience the life-changing presence of a loving God. Sundays 9:00 & 11:00am." lang: en --- 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ All posts (https://thetree.church/blog) Tag # Dependence. Take 20 ## Ready for the Moment October 2nd, 2026 The disciples’ boldness wasn’t a one-time experience. They developed a new rhythm of obedience, responsiveness, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. In Acts 3, Peter and John were ready when an unexpected opportunity came, and in Acts 4, after being threatened, they gathered with their friends and prayed for greater boldness. The Holy Spirit continued to fill them and empower them to speak about Jesus with courage. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/10/02/ready-for-the-moment Take 20 · February 23rd, 2026 ### Where Your Treasure Is The rich man’s problem wasn’t wealth—it was isolation from God. His barns were full, but his planning never included the Lord. Notice how often he says “I” and “my.” His security rested in accumulation, not dependence. Jesus exposes a subtle danger: when provision replaces trust, money becomes a counterfeit god. God isn’t opposed to resources; He’s opposed to anything that competes for lordship in our hearts. The real question isn’t how much we have, but who we trust. When finances shape our peace, identity, or future more than God does, our hearts have quietly drifted. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/02/23/where-your-treasure-is Take 20 · January 29th, 2026 ### Crying Out from the Depths God often waits until we stop relying on ourselves before He intervenes. Crying out is an act of surrender—it admits need and invites rescue. Whether the trouble comes from rebellion or foolish choices, God responds to genuine cries for help. Deliverance does not begin with understanding but with dependence. When we finally call on Him, He breaks chains, heals wounds, and restores life. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/01/29/crying-out-from-the-depths Take 20 · January 8th, 2026 ### When Blessing Becomes Forgetfulness Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Deuteronomy 6:10–12; 7:6–8Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive t... https://thetree.church/blog/2026/01/08/when-blessing-becomes-forgetfulness Take 20 · October 22nd, 2025 ### Learning to Trust God’s Ways Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 25:4–5Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what yo... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/10/22/learning-to-trust-god-s-ways Take 20 · October 7th, 2025 ### Abiding in Christ Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 15:1–8Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/10/07/abiding-in-christ Take 20 · August 25th, 2025 ### True Greatness Begins with Humility Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 18:1–6Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/08/25/true-greatness-begins-with-humility Take 20 · August 4th, 2025 ### Faith in the Face of Doubt Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Mark 9:14–24Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what yo... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/08/04/faith-in-the-face-of-doubt Take 20 · July 11th, 2025 ### Obedience and Blessing Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 1, Joshua 1Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both wh... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/07/11/obedience-and-blessing Take 20 · May 12th, 2025 ### Posture of Dependence Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Proverbs 3Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/05/12/posture-of-dependence Take 20 · March 19th, 2025 ### Empowered for Service Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 9:1-6, Acts 1:8Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/03/19/empowered-for-service Take 20 · November 22nd, 2024 ### No Other Options Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Exodus 14. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hi... https://thetree.church/blog/2024/11/22/no-other-options Take 20 · November 21st, 2024 ### The Source and Savior of the Storm Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Psalm 107. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hig... https://thetree.church/blog/2024/11/21/the-source-and-savior-of-the-storm Take 20 · September 1st, 2024 ### The Purpose of Prayer Today, let's prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through our time in corporate worship. We need the Holy Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and what He wants to do in us. This involves praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives.If you're new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below, expecting that G... https://thetree.church/blog/2024/09/01/the-purpose-of-prayer